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School: Aughclare

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Aughclare, Co. Wexford
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M.E. Campbell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0873, Page 182

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    “Once there was a certain farmer who could never have...”

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    on 1st May and take the butter from him.
    The man got tired of this happening and one May morning he watched and he saw the girl skimming the well and this is what she said.
    "Satin, half Myles Kehoe's butter is for me"
    He had a big stick. He stole in behind her and gave her a stroke on the head saying "The other half for me" He then ran home and the next morning every pan he had was full of the best milk and his churning was splendid.
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    “There was another farmer's house...”

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